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Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Corrosion nearside rear wheel arch
Front seat upholstery missing
Nearside front seat cushion insecure
Rear steps corroded
Underside corrosion in various places
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Corrosion nearside rear wheel arch
Front seat upholstery missing
Nearside front seat cushion insecure
Rear steps corroded
Underside corrosion in various places
Corrosion to rear steps
Corrosion to underside sill nearsaide
Front seat upholstery missing
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Underbody corrosion in various places
Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged front to rerar pipe not clipped / loose (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
Central Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Headlamp aim unable to be tested Nearside and offside (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
Towbar attachment insecure towball (6.1.6 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced front cross member (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Corrosion to underside of offside front step
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Slight play centre prop joint
corrosion to underside of rear sill
nearside front seat upholstery missing
rear steps corroded
steering notchy
Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury both wheel arches (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury steps (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
Rear Bumper Has a sharp edge
Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both side Wheel Arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Next to indicator (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both side Wheel Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion EVERY WHERE! (6.1.C.1)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
O.S.F.TYRE DETERIORATING / SPLITS IN TREAD
N.S.F. TYRE CUT AND DETERIORATING
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion crossmember (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
rear bumper end caps missing
Body corroding
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Oil leak
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
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F656 RUL is a 1989 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.
Across all 1989 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 55,546 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Ford Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F656 RUL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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F656 RUL is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 February 1989.
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